As an artist of more than 28 years, Eley is best known for his paintings depicting wine and food subjects. David has concentrated on fine wine since 1995, painting classic vineyards and gastronomic subjects mostly for private clients, interspersed with occasional maps. He is passionate about good wines particularly Port and The Douro. Since his original introduction to the upper echelons of French wine-making, through his friendship with a famous wine merchant, he has gained privileged access to the winemaker’s world.

This painting shows the harvesting of the vines at St Emillion in France with the Chateau visible in the background.